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Is dark blue paint problematic?

I'm considering a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee in dark metallic blue. Is this considered 'doom blue' in the trade like the flat blue paint that no one wants please? I'm wary of impact on resale values.

Asked on 9 May 2012 by philatthegap

Answered by Honest John
'Doom Blue' was flat navy 'Oxford Blue' on Mk 1 Mondeos. Metallic blue fares much better but seems to be particularly prone to stone chipping so check the paint very carefully, especially at the front.
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